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Dolan Urges Catholics to Become More Active in Politics
Twice this past week, Cardinal Timothy Dolan urged the laity to be more engaged in political life. His remarks follow his return from Rome where he was elevated to the College of Cardinals. Prior to his public comments, the Cardinal …
13 Catholic Senators Vote Against Religious Liberty
Today, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 51 – 48, defeated the effort led by Senator Roy Blunt (Missouri) to pass the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act as an amendment to pending legislation. Thirteen Catholic Senators joined the …
Catholic Advocate Launches “Consultation” Web Video
Nurse to Member of Congress defends religious liberties
Thursday, February 16, 2012 a group of Members of Congress took to the floor of the House of Representatives to discuss the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act. Watch these great remarks by Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), a nurse, …
What they are saying about the “compromise”…
Our bishops, Members of Congress, scholars, and the media are all commenting on the religious liberty “accommodation”, or rather lack thereof, announced by the White House Friday, February 10, 2012. We’ve compiled some of the best for you to stay …
Media Misreports Bishops’ Position
We are already seeing news stories this morning misreporting the bishops’ statements reacting to the White House mandate modification announcement Friday, February 10, 2012. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) statement is lengthy. Here is what you need to …
White House Fails to Address Religious Liberty Concerns
“Our religious liberties are an inalienable right not a privilege that can be changed on a whim,” said Matt Smith, Catholic Advocate president. “Our faith-based institutions should not be forced by this administration or any in the future to violate …
Speaker Boehner – Obama Admin. Attack on Religious Freedom “Will Not Stand”
Speaker John Boehner took to the House floor on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 to stand for religious liberty. Watch his remarks:
ProtectOurConscience.org featured on Christian Broadcasting Network
The lead item on this morning’s 700 Club on the Christian Broadcasting Network was entitled “Catholics Unite Against Law’s Birth Control Mandate” and featured comments from Catholic Advocate President Matt Smith. Watch below:
National Conscience Protection Grassroots Campaign Launched
Catholic Laity can receive toolkit to contact Congress at www.ProtectOurConscience.org Catholic Advocate today launched a nationwide campaign providing resources for faithful Catholics wanting to speak out against the recently announced Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule affecting …
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